Life of Saint Peter

In the Beginning Introduction While the Apostle Peter is a well known biblical figure and is featured prominently in many of today’s gospels and sermons, there was a time when he was known by another name. As this paper will show, there was a significant degree of foreshadowing in his life that indicates the intricacies of God’s plan for the Apostle and how even the most insignificant of individuals can be brought to greatness with the will of the Almighty.Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on Life of Saint Peter specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More Simon the Fisherman Prior to becoming the Apostle that he was known as today, Peter was actually known by the name Simon and was actually a fisherman within Bethsaida. While various different accounts of Peter’s life vary between him owning a fishing business or merely being a lowly fisherman, it is generally agreed that while he was known as Simo n he had spent most of his time at at sea gathering fish to be sold at the local market (Schlumpe 2007, 24). It should also be noted that Peter was actually partners with the sons of Zebedee (James and John) who would eventually also become the disciples of Jesus (Ehrman 2006, 1-50). By this point it can be assumed that it was not just a coincidence that all three future disciples of Jesus Christ were in the same business. Considering the fact that there were quite literally hundreds of thousands of people within the regions that Jesus preached in at the time, it stands to reason that the selection of the Apostles was not a random act. In fact it could even be implied that prior to Jesus even meeting the Apostles they had already been selected. For example, in Matthew 8: 14-17 as well as in Luke 4: 38 it was indicated that Jesus had healed a woman in a home in Capernaum. Further research showed that this woman was actually the mother-in-law of Peter. Since the recorded acts of Jesus performing miracles are to be considered significant aspects in any bible study, the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law is indicative of a connection between Jesus and Peter that was already in place prior to their meeting by the sea (Ehrman 2006, 1-50). This is particularly important to take into consideration given the call to action that he would receive from Jesus in Matthew 4: 18-19. In this part of the Gospel of Matthew it can be seen that Peter is called to become a â€Å"fisher of men† at which point he drops his nets and along with James and John become the first disciples of Jesus.Advertising Looking for research paper on religion theology? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More It is the precise words utilized by Jesus and the fact that there was an already established connection between the two prior to the meeting by the sea that shows the full culmination of the earlier level of foreshadowing regarding Pet er’s future role (Ehrman 2006, 1-50). Why did Peter Join Jesus? What few people seem to realize is that Peter at the time had a very moderate income given his career and the amount of competition from other fishermen within the area. As such, Peter was not financially well off and it seemed as if he was not in a position where he could arbitrarily leave. In order examine how someone could leave their job with few problems an investigation of the life of Peter at the time was conducted. It was revealed that various bible scholars have indicated that at the time Peter was actually a widower, as evidenced by the Cor. 1 9:5. Furthermore, it was mentioned earlier within this paper that Jesus had healed the mother-in-law of Peter of an illness (Quinn 2011, 10). An investigation into the customs of this particular time period revealed close family ties especially those in small fishing communities. It is based on this that it comes as no surprise that Peter may in fact have cared fo r his mother-in-law from time to time. Since Jesus had healed her of what was apparently a debilitating condition a certain degree of indebtedness would have occurred (Ferda 2012, 421-457). Other accounts such as those within Luke 5: 4-11 indicate that once Jesus performed the miracle of filling the nets of Simon, James and John with fish, it was at that moment that Peter in wonderment accepted the call of Jesus. Going over these particular accounts it can be stated that it was a combination of indebtedness and wonderment that caused Peter to become the disciple of Jesus. Becoming â€Å"The Rock† The pivotal moment in Simon’s discipleship can be seen in Matthew 16: 13-20 when Jesus asks his disciples who they believe that the Son of Man is and who do they say that he is. In this instance, Simon gave the now famous answer: â€Å"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God†. It was at this point that Jesus imparted him with the name â€Å"Peter† which tra nslates into â€Å"rock†. Christ then went on to state that he was the rock upon which his church would be built. Going along the same level of foreshadowing that was seen in the earlier section, it is quite interesting to note that the Vatican Cathedral which is the symbol of the current seat of power of the Church actually rests above an area where the bones of Peter are kept.Advertising We will write a custom research paper sample on Life of Saint Peter specifically for you for only $16.05 $11/page Learn More As such, in this instance Peter literally became â€Å"the rock† which the symbol of Christ’s church on this plane of existence was built (Quinn 2011, 10). In a none literal sense, it should also be noted that Peter was one of the most ardent Apostles of Jesus and spread his message of love and hope far and wide. It was through his guidance that the early church was established and became what it is today (Quinn 2011, 10). T hus, from another perspective it can be stated that Peter acted as the base from which the early chose rose into prominence eventually gathering billions of followers at the present. From a certain perspective it can be stated that Peter was â€Å"the rock† both literally and figuratively from which the church was built and established (Schlumpe 2007, 24). Conclusion Overall, it can be seen that a certain degree of foreboding was inherent in Peter’s life both before and during his discipleship. It was as if his call to become an Apostle of Christ was predestinated (which it very well might have been). What people can learn from this is that even those in humble positions in live, in this case a fisherman, can be elevated to greatness once God is involved in crafting your life into something bigger than yourself. The Discipleship of Peter Introduction When examining the gospels surrounding Peter’s discipleship to Jesus, there are three distinct points of interest that arise which can be considered pivotal moments in the life of Peter, these involve his attempt to walk on water with Jesus, Jesus washing his feet and finally comes his denial of Jesus. While it may be true that there are numerous instances that detail the life of Peter from the gospel accounts, these standout the most since they show both the strength and weakness of his faith in Christ. Walking on Water In the Gospel of Matthew 14: 28-31 it was seen that Peter and the other disciples were on a boat within the middle of the sea yet were apparently approached by Jesus as he began to walk on water towards them. Jesus actually beckoned them to come towards him and it was Peter who initially tried to approach Christ while trying to also walk on water.Advertising Looking for research paper on religion theology? Let's see if we can help you! Get your first paper with 15% OFF Learn More Initially, he was successful however fear gripped his heart until he slowly sunk below the water. At the last minute, he was saved by Jesus who proclaimed that it was the weakness of this faith that caused him to sink. This particular story is pivotal in understanding the discipleship of Peter since it shows that there was a measure of doubt in his faith (Schlumpe 2007, 24). It shows that even the most devout have moments of weakness which are not easily swayed which causes them to sink. What you have to take into consideration is that it was at this time that Peter had been proclaimed as the â€Å"representative/ head of the disciples†. Yet, what you have to take into consideration is that various biblical scholars have indicated that events prior to Jesus walking on water indicated that the position of being first among the disciples had actually created in Peter a certain degree of arrogance. This was evidenced by Peter’s general disposition towards the disciples at the time wherein he continuously emphasized his closeness to Jesus. It is based on this that incident of Jesus walking on water may have been way in which Christ helped to humble Peter by showing just how weak his faith really was. Combined with the fact that it was done in front of the other disciples helped to reel in Peter’s adverse behavior and to set him on the proper path towards discipleship. Jesus Washing the Feet of Peter In John 13: 2-11 a scene is shown where Jesus washes his disciples feet yet Peter at first does not want to Christ to do it since it is an act fit only for a servant. This scene is considered pivotal in the life of Peter since in it, he is shown what it means to be a leader. Peter had already been indicated by Christ as the rock from which his church would be built, however, it was necessary at this point in time to impart to Peter the necessary lessons of what it means to be a true leader. As Christ explained within the bible â€Å"those who want be first shall be made last while those who serve as last shall be made first†. In this particular case this is Jesus teaching Peter what it means to be a leader that truly serves those under him. Not by implying that he is the best among them, rather, it is through service and dedication. This is particularly important given the early indications regarding Peter’s arrogance due to being chosen first out of the disciples (Grant 1995, 1 – 24). This was Christ’s way of setting Peter on the right path towards becoming the foundation of his church and in so doing ensure the salvation of mankind as indicated by various Christian text on the issue.. The Denial of Peter In Matthew 26: 33-35 and Mark 14: 29-31 a prediction was made by Jesus that Peter would deny him 3 times, at which point Peter said that he would stand by Jesus no matter what. Unfortunately, as mentioned before there has always been a certain level of foreboding when it comes to the live of Pete r and in this instance there was no exception. On the very night Jesus proclaimed that Peter would deny him Peter did exactly that. When examining the denial of Peter of Jesus, it is necessary to determine why Peter would do so give his faith in Christ and his martyrdom a few years later. If he had faith in Christ before he denied him and died for the sake of Christ after a few years what had occurred in between in order to cause this apparent lack of faith. First and foremost, what you have to understand is that on the night that Peter denied Jesus, Jesus had in fact been recently arrested and soldiers at the time were seeking out the followers and supporters of Jesus (Ferda 2012, 421-457). This would of course instill a certain level of fear in anyone, as such it is not surprising that in order to avoid capture Peter would deny any association with Jesus. Such an incident though does not explain why Peter would so willingly give up his life later on for the sake the early church. What you have to understand is that in between the period that Peter was martyred and the time he denied Christ, he was actually exposed to the powers of the Holy Spirit when he, Mary and the other Apostles were together in a room praying (Wells 2006, 106-108). It was at this instance that Peter received the confidence, belief and desire to continue the work of Jesus no matter what the cost. The descent of the Holy Spirit among Peter and the Apostles was actually another of the most pivotal moments in Peter’s life, the reason I state this is due to the fact that through the Holy Spirit Peter and the other Apostles were given the gift of tongues (i.e. what they said could be understood by others in their native language) and were infused by the power of the Holy Spirit in order for them to spread the message of Christ (Grant 1995, 1 – 24). Without such gifts it is doubtful that Peter and the other Apostles would have had the capability or the perseverance to accomplish what they did. Conclusion Based on what has been presented so far regarding the life of Peter, it can be seen that just like any one of us he had moments of weakness, a distinct lack of faith and even a degree of arrogance. Despite such failings, he was still considered an adequate scion on Earth for Jesus Christ. It is based on the story of Saint Peter that all of us can aspire to overcome our weaknesses and become more than what we are. Even though faith is at times fragile, it is what is done after one’s faith is broken that defines their strength. Death and Legacy Introduction While Peter and the Apostles were anointed by Jesus Christ and given the gift of tongues by the Holy Spirit, they were still unfortunately men and, as such, they were vulnerable to a variety of external forces that sought to destroy the early church. It is rather unfortunate; however, Peter himself died a martyr for the cause of early the church. Despite his death, through the actions of Saint Peter the early church was able to sufficiently spread and establish itself to such an extent that it eventually it became the official religion of the Roman Empire (Wells 2006, 106-108). Role in the Early Church As seen in the Acts of the Apostles, Peter was instrumental in the creation of the early church to the extent that he represented the Apostles on numerous occasions, helped to push through acceptance of the Gentiles within the church as well as lead the early church through its initial development. Many of the initial rules and rituals that helped to define the Catholic Church as well know of it today were created by Peter in response to not only the needs of the followers of the early church but also in reaction to the various external difficulties they faced. For example, the concept of charity, sharing and loving your fellow man that were initially taught by Christ was further enhanced by Peter and the other Apostles wherein they helped to distribute monetary resources and go ods among members of the early church community in order to help those in need. Journeying from Caesarea, Joppa and Lydda, Peter had preached the teachings of Jesus Christ and corresponded with many individuals across the region encouraging them to become followers of Christ (Grant 1995, 1 – 24). Through his initial actions and the spread of his message of hope and peace, Peter brought many new followers into the early church and helped to expand its influence beyond the regions of Bethlehem, Judea, and Jerusalem. In fact, through the initial efforts of Peter and the Apostles the message of Christ extended so far as to even encapsulate various areas of the Roman Empire and even Rome itself (Ferda 2012, 421-457). It is rather unfortunately though that it was due to such efforts that the Roman Empire took notice of Christianity and began persecuting it. Even then, through the guidance of Peter and the other Apostles the early Christian population was able to utilize various mea ns of hiding themselves from the Romans in the form of utilizing various symbols, secret meetings and other forms devised by Peter in order for them to continue practicing their faith. Death of Peter In relation to the persecution of Christian population in Rome, Peter’s crucifixion actually took place on October 13 A.D. 64 which was meant to coincide with the Roman Regnal Day Anniversary. Peter’s crucifixion was actually due to the fact that the great fire in Rome that had devastated the capital was actually blamed by Emperor Nero on the relatively small Christian population at the time since they acted as a convenient scapegoat. As a result, Peter was crucified upside down by his executioners in what they perceived as the most painful way possible. It is quite interesting to note that the upside down cross has at times been associated with Satanic worship wherein numerous death metal and heavy metal bands have used it in one form or another in order to spark controve rsy in their performance. Strangely, if this were true then why is it that there is an upside down cross on the very seat of the Pope whenever he conducts a mass? In reality the upside down cross is a symbol for Peter since unlike Jesus he was crucified upside down by Romans (Wells 2006, 106-108). This was actually a request on the part of Peter since he actually did not consider himself worthy enough to be crucified in the same manner as Christ. As such, his final days were marked by torture, slave labor and finally crucifixion. Interestingly enough, within the New Testament Jesus actually said the following line to Peter â€Å"and you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead to where you do not want to go† (Wells 2006, 106-108). Many biblical scholars have indicated that this particular statement was actually a method of foreboding wherein Jesus was actually foretelling Peter of his future demise. Considering the fact that a crucifixion usually involves a person’s hands being stretched and someone else dressing them, this particular statement of Jesus is thus considered as his way of telling Peter what to expect within the next few years. This is actually in keeping with the apparent foreboding that followed various aspects of Peter’s life throughout the years as seen in the case of him initially being a fisherman then becoming a fisher of men as well as in the case of Jesus telling Peter that he would deny Jesus 3 times. Legacy of Saint Peter The legacy of Saint Peter can be seen at the present through the numerous churches, followers and influences that the Catholic Church has in the world today. Without the initial efforts of Saint Peter in guiding and establishing the church, history as we know of it today would have taken a distinctly drastic turn of events. Today, Catholicism spans numerous countries, up to a billion devotees and has given rise to numerous charitable organizations resulting in the creat ion of better social institutions for the poor. The impact of the message of Christ can clearly be felt at the present as seen through its numerous influences in the creation of numerous laws, human rights as well as the establishment of various countries around the world. Countries such as the U.S. and the Philippines would not have been created were it not for the religious fervor that accompanied the various explorers to their shores all those years ago. Conclusion From the various accounts presented it can be seen that the life of Saint Peter was heavily influenced and guided by God. In fact, it could even be considered that he was an instrument of God’s will considering the sheer amount of coincidences that occurred in his life that had a considerable level of foreshadowing. However, the end result was the creation of a religious community that has lasted for hundreds of years which has spawned numerous charitable organizations that have helped to feed the hungry and hel p the poor. All in all, it is the number of people that the church has helped over the years that is the true legacy of Saint Peter. Reference List Ehrman, Bart D. 2006. Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: the followers of Jesus in history and legend. n.p.: Oxford University Press, 2006. Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction (H.W. Wilson), EBSCOhost . Ferda, Tucker S. 2012. â€Å"The Seventy Faces of Peter’s Confession: Matt. 16:16-17 in the History of Interpretation.† Biblical Interpretation 20, no. 4/5: 421-457. Literary Reference Center, EBSCOhost . Grant, Michael. 1995. Saint Peter: a biography. United States of America: Scribner, 1995. Public Library Core Collection: Nonfiction (H.W. Wilson), EBSCOhost . Quinn, Peter A. 2011. â€Å"Catholics At Work.† America 204, no. 8: 10. MasterFILE Premier, EBSCOhost . Schlumpe, H. (2007). The Peter principle: What the impetuous apostle can teach today’s Catholics. U.S. Catholic, 72(9), 24. Wells, Philip P. 200 6. â€Å"THE LIFE OF ST. PETER THE APOSTLE.† In Bible Stories Religious Classics, 103-108. n.p.: Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation, 2006. Literary Reference Center, EBSCOhost This research paper on Life of Saint Peter was written and submitted by user Annabella K. to help you with your own studies. You are free to use it for research and reference purposes in order to write your own paper; however, you must cite it accordingly. You can donate your paper here.

3 Tips to Write Your Stanford Roommate Essay

3 Tips to Write Your Stanford Roommate Essay SAT / ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips Are you preparing your college application for Stanford University? If so, you’ve probably heard about theStanford roommate essay, which you must complete as part of your application.The Stanford roommate essay is a unique essay that asks every applicant to write a letter to their future roommate. In this article, we’ll talk about what the Stanford roommate essay is, show several Stanford roommate essay examples, and offer tips for making your response stand out from the thousands of other Stanford applicants. What Is the Stanford Roommate Essay? The Stanford roommate essay is one of the four essays you must write as part of your Stanford University college application. Let’s take a look at the actual text for this essay question: â€Å"Virtually all of Stanford's undergraduates live on campus. Write a note to your future roommate that reveals something about you or that will help your roommate- and us- know you better.† The Stanford letter to roommate prompt has a minimum of 100 words and a maximum of 250 words. Other than that, there are no specific guidelines for how you should complete the question. What Is the Stanford Roommate Essay Question Asking (And Why)? Since Stanford doesn’t give any specific examples of what they’re looking for in responses to the Stanford roommate essay prompt, you might be wondering what you should write about for the question and why they’re asking in it the first place. The Stanford roommate essay is definitely unique - and you should take that as license to write about topics you otherwise wouldn’t in your college application. The admissions committee includes this prompt to get an idea of what you’re like with your peers, as well as how you’ll fit in with Stanford’s student body. This prompt is an opportunity to show a different side of you than the rest of your application. The question isn’t concerned with your plentiful extracurricular achievements or spotless academic record; rather, it’s asking about what you do after you’re finished studying or practicing. What do you like to do when you’re just relaxing? How you spend your free time? How do you interact with your peers? What are the quirks that make you, you? Asking this question gives the admissions committee a better picture of the whole you, rather than just the student who will be attending class. This essay question is a great opportunity to talk about unique aspects of your personality and interests that weren’t showcased on the rest of your application. If you have a special talent for, say, racking up quadra-kills in League of Legends, this essay is the time to share that. If you've always wanted to write about your love for video games, your Stanford roommate essay is the time and place to do so. Stanford Roommate Essay Examples, Analyzed Stanford roommate essays look very different than other types of college application essays. It’s not often that you read about a student’s aptitude for a frog impression or their addition to Bubble Trouble in a college essay. Let’s take a look at two different Stanford roommate essay examples (both of which resulted in admission to Stanford) and see what made them stand out. Stanford Roommate Essay Example #1 Dear Future Roommate, First things first: my Starburst is our Starburst. Feel free to grab some (but don't touch the lemon) off my desk whenever. I hope this works the other way around too. I have my own quirks as do most people. For starters, I can do a hyper-realistic frog impression. (Don't worry, I'll chase out any frogs that happen to hop inside.) Also, I prefer socks and sandals over sneakers because I like having a breeze around my toes. You'll often find me reading old issues of Model Airplane News or munching on weirdly delicious food combos such as strawberries and black pepper. I hum minor-key Bach fugues while studying but sing Disney songs in the shower. I can probably make you groan with terrible interdisciplinary science jokes. For example, what happens when a mosquito bites a mountain climber? Nothing; vectors cannot cross scalars. Beethoven is my jam and l often subconsciously start humming along to his symphonies. I may even start trumpeting "BAAA DAA DAA DUMMMM" when the brass comes in. If I start humming or trumpeting while you're studying for your o-chem final, tell me and I'll stop. If you don't mind biking out on 3AM donut runs (lemon cream filled is my favorite, by the way), we'll get along just fine. Here's to four years of groaning over p-sets and doing everything we can to keep fun alive, even if it appears to be on life support during finals week. This Stanford roommate essay example comes to us by way of Reddit user u/ChunkySpaghettiSauceChunkySpaghettiSauce wrote this essay as part of his 2016 Stanford application. He was accepted to Stanford. Let’s take a look at what makes this essay great. First of all, the writer includes very specific details that make him easily identifiable and relatable. After reading this essay, you get a great idea of what the student would be like as a roommate. You can picture him having an open bowl of Starburst on his desk and storing his bike at the foot of his bed. Above all, your Stanford roommate essay should paint a full picture of you as a person. This essay does an excellent job of describing the writer holistically; in addition to talking about his academic interests, it shows what he’s like after the problem sets are completed and the homework is turned in. The juxtaposition of the phrase â€Å"four years of groaning over p-sets† with â€Å"everything we can to keep fun alive† shows that the student will work hard, but also take part in the rest of Stanford’s campus life, too. The writer peppers in specific examples, such as his favorite flavor of donut, which add believability and personality to the essay. By the time you’re finished reading it, you get the feeling that this essay couldn’t have been written by anyone else but it’s original author. Want to get into Stanford or your personal top choice college? We can help. PrepScholar Admissions is the world's best admissions consulting service. We combine world-class admissions counselors with our data-driven, proprietary admissions strategies. We've overseen thousands of students get into their top choice schools, from state colleges to the Ivy League. Learn more about PrepScholar Admissions to maximize your chance of getting in. Stanford Roommate Essay #2 TO MY FUTURE ROOMMATE: IF YOU HAVE EVER- l. Kidnapped your best friend at 3:00 a.m. with a bunch of buddies and taken him/her for an emergency milkshake run? 2. Made snow angels in the nude on the school ski trip when it’s 0 degrees outside? 3. Told tourists that if they â€Å"pee in the ocean,† they’ll attract great white sharks? 4. Re-enacted Monty Python and the Holy Grail in its entirety before your history class? 5. Taken apart your broken MP3 because you are sure that you can fix it? 6. In the middle of the summer, dressed up in all of your ski clothes, gone to the nearest 7-Eleven to buy ice blocks and joined your friends to slide down the nearest grassy hill, all the while complaining how cold it is? OR l. Memorized the first half of Whitman’s Song of Myself, because there was nothing better to do? 2. Spent three days arguing with your friends about the socio-political ramifications of the word â€Å"Chick?† 3. Stayed up until 5:00 a.m. because the conclusion of your English paper just wasn’t right? 4. Received a parking ticket because you had to respond to a piece of racist graffiti in a public bathroom? 5. Spent the entire day at a cafe re-reading a book by your favorite author? 6. When you were a second grader, explained to a classmate’s mother why you thought screaming at her kid was inappropriate while she threatened to spank you for being so insolent- THEN WE’RE GOING TO GET ALONG JUST FINE! This Stanford roommate essay example comes to us by way of a Huffington Post blog. You can tell right away that this essay isn’t your normal college application essay. The writer is playing around with structure, tone, and voice. The Stanford roommate essay is a great place to break from traditional essay rules. You don’t need five fleshed out paragraphs here. You can write in a way that feels authentic to you as an applicant. Remember, this essay is written to your roommate, not to your parents or your teachers. You talk differently to people your own age than you do to people of different ages. Your writing should reflect that. Another thing that this essay achieves is specificity. Each of the incidents that the writer describes are vivid and real. Instead of saying that he or she â€Å"works hard on an English paper,† the author describes staying up until 5:00 a.m. to correct the assignment. Instead of saying that he or she loves spending time with friends, the essay describes a specific incident that perfectly illustrates that point. Being specific adds authenticity to your work and fleshes you out as a person. Finally, the author does a masterful job of peppering in information about his or her habits as a student in a fun and playful way. For instance, the anecdote about taking apart the MP3 player indicates curiosity, a trait highly prized by the Stanford admissions committee. Similarly, the anecdote about staying up late to finish an English paper shows that the student works very hard and cares about grades and the quality of submitted assignments. Potential Topics for Your Stanford Roommate Essay We know what your Stanford letter to roommate essay shouldn’t be: a long-winded, formal recollection of your greatest achievements as a high school student.But what should you write about?Let’s take a look at potential topics for your Stanford roommate essay. #1: Your Unique Quirks Your Stanford roommate essay is a great time to show off your unique quirks. Do you do 30 pull-ups before going to bed each night? Meditate each morning? Always slightly undercook your cookies? Whatever the quirk, the Stanford roommate essay is a great place to share it. Bonus points if it’s funny! Don’t just think about the quirk itself, but the motivation behind it: do you do 30 pull-ups because you’re looking to increase your strength to try out for college intramural sports? Do you undercook your cookies because your grandma always did it that way? Adding that extra spin to the description helps to round you out and gives an extra opportunity to share about your interests and motivations. #2: Your Relationship With Your Peers The admissions committee wants to get a sense of how you’ll fit in on Stanford’s campus. Not just in the academic classes, but in the overall community as well. The Stanford roommate essay is a great place to share about your relationships with people your age. You can talk about how you interact with your classmates. Maybe you formed a relationship with another student who you always stayed late after band to practice with. Or maybe you formed a homework club with other students who also sucked at Latin. You can also talk about how you interact with your friends. You can share funny stories about ordering too much food while going out to eat or how you guys always get front row seats for the latest Marvel movie. Remember, the examples you pick should show that you’re a well-rounded and fun person. If the rest of your application talks all about your academic achievements, talk about something different in your Stanford roommate essay. #3: Your Favorite Things to Do Just for You The rest of your Stanford application will indicate your academic and extracurricular achievements. This essay is a great place to show what you do for you. Maybe you spend every Friday night building out a new board game or write fanfiction on Tumblr. Maybe you’re teaching yourself Photoshop or like watching YouTube videos about photographers. Maybe you read lots of fitness blogs and are chasing a new marathon PR, even if you don’t run track on your school’s team. Maybe you just watch a lot of Netflix. Whatever you like to do for fun, the Stanford roommate essay is a great place to share it. Talk about how you spend your down time and what you like to do to relax. Tips for Writing Your Stanford Roommate Essay While your Stanford letter to roommate essay can and should look different than the responses of your peers, there are certain tips you can keep in mind when completing the assignment to ensure that you produce the highest quality essay possible. #1: Be Specific Your Stanford roommate essay should paint a very specific and vivid portrait of who you are as a person. The point of a college essay is for the admissions committee to have the chance to get to know you beyond your test scores, grades, and honors. Your Stanford roommate essay is your opportunity to make yourself come alive for the essay readers and to present yourself as a fully fleshed out person. Don’t try to emulate what you think the committee wants to hear or try to act like someone you’re not. Stick to telling real stories about the person you really are, not who you think Stanford wants you to be. The more details you can add, the more real you’ll seem. #2: Be Real Don’t worry about sounding impressive in your Stanford roommate essay. The admissions committee isn’t expecting every student to spend their time Googling strategies for world peace or outlining their best-selling novel, unless that’s what you’re actually doing. Don’t try to make yourself seem more important than you actually are (unless, of course, you are spending hours outlining your best-selling novel). If you try to make things up to sound better, you’ll come across as phony and insincere. The admissions committee would much rather read about the real you - the one who spent 20 hours capturing every nearby creature in Pokemon Go - than a made-up person who you think the admissions committee wants to see. #3: Proofread It should almost go without saying, but you want to make sure your Stanford roommate essay is the strongest example of your work possible. Before you turn in your Stanford application, make sure to edit and proofread your essays. Your work should be free of spelling and grammar errors. Make sure to run your essays through a spelling and grammar check before you submit. It’s a good idea to have someone else read your Stanford roommate essay, too. You can seek a second opinion on your work from a parent, teacher, or friend. Ask them whether your work represents you as a student and person. Have them check and make sure you haven’t missed any small writing errors. Having a second opinion will help your work be the best it possibly can be. Remember, even though your Stanford roommate essay should be fun, it still needs to be well-written. What’s Next? Wondering what a good SAT score is?Check out our post on how to set your goal scorebased on the schools you want to get into. Wondering what you should do to make your application stand out even more?Check out thisguide to four amazing extracurricular activitiesand learn why they're so important to colleges. Trying to decide between taking community college classes and AP classes? Wondering which one looks better on college applications? Readour guide for a complete overview of both. Want to write the perfect college application essay? Get professional help from PrepScholar. Your dedicated PrepScholar Admissions counselor will craft your perfect college essay, from the ground up. We'll learn your background and interests, brainstorm essay topics, and walk you through the essay drafting process, step-by-step. 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The Safety Of Airport Security Scanners Essay Example | Topics and Well Written Essays - 750 words

The Safety Of Airport Security Scanners - Essay Example According to the article, there are currently two types of scanners used in airports to screen various travelers. The first type is the scanner that â€Å"employs millimeter wave technology, which delivers no ionizing radiation†Ã‚   The other type is the scanner that â€Å"uses backscatter X-rays that expose the individual being screened to very low levels of ionizing radiation† (Radiological Society of North America par. 1). To determine the effect of low levels of ionizing radiation, one decided to confirm other studies on the subject and the article published in the ScienceDaily on low levels of ionizing radiation indicate that a report from the National Academies' National Research Council have indicated that â€Å"the committee's thorough review of available biological and biophysical data supports a "linear, no-threshold" (LNT) risk model, which says that the smallest dose of low-level ionizing radiation has the potential to cause an increase in health risks to h umans†. This article confirmed the risks involved in low levels of ionizing radiation, however, since it was published in 2005, the reliability and applicability could be diminished.According to the article, there are currently two types of scanners used in airports to screen various travelers. The first type is the scanner that â€Å"employs millimeter wave technology, which delivers no ionizing radiation†Ã‚   The other type is the scanner that â€Å"uses backscatter X-rays that expose the individual being screened to very low levels of ionizing radiation† (Radiological Society of North America par. 1). To determine the effect of low levels of ionizing radiation, one decided to confirm other studies on the subject and the article published in the ScienceDaily on low levels of ionizing radiation indicate that a report from the National Academies' National Research Council have indicated that â€Å"the committee's thorough review of available biological and bioph ysical data supports a "linear, no-threshold" (LNT) risk model, which says that the smallest dose of low-level ionizing radiation has the potential to cause an increase in health risks to humans†. This article confirmed the risks involved in low levels of ionizing radiation, however, since it was published in 2005, the reliability and applicability could be diminished. The article being reviewed was actually effective in providing a balanced discourse by first presenting the arguments of Brenner, to wit: â€Å"given that up to one billion such scans per year are now possible in the U.S, we should have concerns about the long-term consequences of an extremely large number of people being exposed to a potential radiation-induced cancer risk, no matter how slight†.